Crunchy Roasted Green Peas are the perfect snack for anyone looking to satisfy their cravings while still maintaining a commitment to healthy eating. This simple recipe utilizes an airfryer to transform regular green peas into a crunchy and delicious snack that beats anything you can find at the grocery store. . We love peas whether its soup or stew, peas in any form is great! It is great for protein.
Now, with sedentary lifestyle, it is better to go low oil. Roasted peas recipe is simple yet a great way to have peas. Air frying helps avoid extra oil and yet relish the same taste as kids. This recipe is similar to air fried moong dal and air fried moong beans recipe.
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Benefits of roasted peas
- high in protein
- Great for iron.
- Keeps your heart healthy.
- Great for magnesium.
- It lowers blood pressure.
- It is high in fiber and is fat & cholesterol free.
Ingredients
- oil
- Peas (frozen or fresh)
- Salt and pepper as per taste
Refer to recipe card for quantity.
How to make roasted peas
- Add peas to boiling water with salt. cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Pass the peas through a sieve to remove excess water.
- Add 2 teaspoon oil and mix it.
- Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C for 5 mins.
- Place the peas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry peas for 15-16 mins at 180 deg C and mix 2-3 times in between. Depending on the size of the peas, you may need to cook further for 2-3 minutes, if they are not crunchy.
- once done, spread out the air fried peas on a paper towel .This helps remove much of the moisture and ensures a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
- Add the spices ,mix well. Store it in air tight container once it cools.
Substitutions
You can make any roasted lentils in air fryer like moong dal. For moong dal namkeen in air fryer, refer to our moong dal air fryer recipe. For chana dal,follow the recipe of air fryer chana dal.
Variations
Use any seasoning ideas like garlic salt, garlic powder, chili powder to flavor your crunchy snack.
Storage
Store your crunchy roasted peas in an air tight container once it completely cools down.
FAQs
Yes, they full of protein and high in fibre too.
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Air fried peas recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer crisper tray or parchment paper
- sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 cup peas 3 cups of water to boil 2 cups
- 2 tsp. salt or as per taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Add peas to boiling water with salt. cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Pass the peas through a sieve to remove excess water.
- Add 2 teaspoon oil and mix it.Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C for 5 mins.
- Place the peas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may do that in batches if you have a smaller basket
- Air fry peas for 15-16 mins at 180 deg C and mix 2-3 times in between.
- Once done, place them on a paper towel for few minutes.
- Optionally ,Add any more spices/seasonings as you like ,mix well. Store it in air tight container once it cools.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Conclusion: Crunchy peas is a great healthy snack for teatime. It is a good alternative to fried snacks.
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